Good Shot or Bad Shot? - www.DiscGolfersR.Us2015-03-03T21:15:50Zhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/forum/topics/good-shot-or-bad-shot?commentId=1809917%3AComment%3A1846682&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWhen the object of the game i…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-08-07:1809917:Comment:18717312009-08-07T20:50:16.854ZMatthttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/MattGowing
When the object of the game is to put the disc in the basket in as few shots as possible an ACE is the best possible outcome there is period! Awesome shot as no doubt you were aiming for the basket.. if you weren't, what game are you playing?? Unless the hole is some short shot off the pad you usually wont go flying waaaaay past the basket on a run. Taking into consideration the effect gravity has on the disc, the fact that it's losing speed and that the chains are only a few feet off the…
When the object of the game is to put the disc in the basket in as few shots as possible an ACE is the best possible outcome there is period! Awesome shot as no doubt you were aiming for the basket.. if you weren't, what game are you playing?? Unless the hole is some short shot off the pad you usually wont go flying waaaaay past the basket on a run. Taking into consideration the effect gravity has on the disc, the fact that it's losing speed and that the chains are only a few feet off the ground, you'll likely land within putting distance. Run them ACES down!!<br />
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Now "smart play" in a tournament is different. If it's a short run and there is a chance that you will blow by, it's probably best to make sure you get the birdie. Even then an ACE would have been a great shot period! Early in my career I used to…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-08-07:1809917:Comment:18714672009-08-07T16:40:39.802ZDisc-O Golfhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/DJMockingScott
Early in my career I used to pile up the aces, but never placed in the cash.<br />
My whole game plan was to run the basket and deal with whatever happened.<br />
This will get you an ace here and there, but will not help you score well.<br />
Once I decided I wanted better scores, I started trying to land in the best spot for an open putt. A look at a putt, that's all.<br />
When you realize that this is a game of accuracy and not distance, things change.<br />
"Course management" is a term used by ball golfers that…
Early in my career I used to pile up the aces, but never placed in the cash.<br />
My whole game plan was to run the basket and deal with whatever happened.<br />
This will get you an ace here and there, but will not help you score well.<br />
Once I decided I wanted better scores, I started trying to land in the best spot for an open putt. A look at a putt, that's all.<br />
When you realize that this is a game of accuracy and not distance, things change.<br />
"Course management" is a term used by ball golfers that applies to Disc Golf.<br />
It sorta means....setting up for your next shot. If you do this, the pieces fit together better and your scores lower.<br />
Once I stopped running the baskets and laying up to the putting area, my scores improved and I rarely get aces in tournaments any more. Now I cash on a regular basis instead of once in awhile.<br />
The answer to the question is: An Ace is a Bad shot to go for every time!<br />
There are times you can go for the ace, such as spike shots or short hole stall shots where you are going to land in the putting area by stalling it, or spiking it by the basket. Even then, I am still just trying to land in the putting area and an ace is not the goal while driving.<br />
You can go for the ace if you are on the last card and have no hope of cashing, but it is still not a good shot and now you are toying with your rating. The best time to turn a bad tournament around is during the bad tournament, getting ready for the next tournament. Meaning use the time at the end to work on your tournament play, improving your rating and your game instead of running aces for a little bit of pocket money and some short lived fame. Excellently written article,…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-08-07:1809917:Comment:18712902009-08-07T12:33:41.675ZMark Adamshttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/MarkAdams
Excellently written article, if only all bloggers offered the same content as you, the internet would be a much better place. Please keep it up! Cheers.<br />
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Excellently written article, if only all bloggers offered the same content as you, the internet would be a much better place. Please keep it up! Cheers.<br />
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Mark Adams with Junior Golf - Your reliable online source to choosing <a href="http://www.juniorgolf.co.uk/" target="_blank">junior golf clubs</a>, equipment and <a href="http://www.juniorgolf.co.uk/" target="_blank">junior golf sets</a>. Wow!...I think that's the mos…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-07-09:1809917:Comment:18481062009-07-09T00:13:59.509ZJamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruanehttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/gr8rocshot
Wow!...I think that's the most you have ever written....I think I got a tear in my eye. lol.<br />
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well said Donny!! 543 is not too shabby.....you animal!
Wow!...I think that's the most you have ever written....I think I got a tear in my eye. lol.<br />
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well said Donny!! 543 is not too shabby.....you animal! No I didn't quit just L.O.A.…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-07-08:1809917:Comment:18478482009-07-08T19:35:39.750ZStevehttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Steve85
No I didn't quit just L.O.A. to come back and be the next Climo.
No I didn't quit just L.O.A. to come back and be the next Climo. I'm kind of surprised this th…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-07-08:1809917:Comment:18477132009-07-08T18:56:49.135ZBill Burnshttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/billburns
I'm kind of surprised this thread is still going. An ace is always a good RESULT, but not always as the result of a good THROW. A good throw is a throw that was going to land near the basket if the basket had not gotten in the way, and a bad throw is a throw that was going to land far from the basket, if the basket had not gotten in the way.
I'm kind of surprised this thread is still going. An ace is always a good RESULT, but not always as the result of a good THROW. A good throw is a throw that was going to land near the basket if the basket had not gotten in the way, and a bad throw is a throw that was going to land far from the basket, if the basket had not gotten in the way. I've always thought of aces a…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-07-08:1809917:Comment:18476732009-07-08T18:16:08.080Zdan mchttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/danmccormick
I've always thought of aces as lucky lay-ups
I've always thought of aces as lucky lay-ups Exactly, the skill shot is th…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-07-08:1809917:Comment:18476512009-07-08T17:37:37.002ZIan Macphersonhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/IanMacpherson
Exactly, the skill shot is the one that, if it missed, would have parked. I aced a 240 foot wide open hole over water with my roc the other day, and if it hadn't gone in the basket it surely wouldn't have been more than a couple of feet from the pole. It just dropped in there.<br />
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There isn't just one kind of ace. :)
Exactly, the skill shot is the one that, if it missed, would have parked. I aced a 240 foot wide open hole over water with my roc the other day, and if it hadn't gone in the basket it surely wouldn't have been more than a couple of feet from the pole. It just dropped in there.<br />
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There isn't just one kind of ace. :) didnt you quit discgolf steve…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-07-08:1809917:Comment:18475522009-07-08T14:54:47.808ZLottohttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/joshlotto
didnt you quit discgolf steve? wont get any aces that way, be it luck Or skill.
didnt you quit discgolf steve? wont get any aces that way, be it luck Or skill. I have broken the Odds of thi…tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2009-07-07:1809917:Comment:18466872009-07-07T20:09:08.151ZDonny Olowhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/DonnyOlow
I have broken the Odds of this Lucky Ace thing. True I don't have a 1000 Aces , but 543 is not to shabby after 30 years of playing .<br />
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It is Luck to have the Disc Stay in the Basket after traveling to it High Velocity style. It is Skill to get it there online.<br />
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True , it's better to get a Birdie , but have you ever Called a Ace ? I have twice for the Video cameras.<br />
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For anyone who gets a Hole in One , it still is a Blast when others hand you $ 5.00 a piece or more while watching the disc stay in…
I have broken the Odds of this Lucky Ace thing. True I don't have a 1000 Aces , but 543 is not to shabby after 30 years of playing .<br />
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It is Luck to have the Disc Stay in the Basket after traveling to it High Velocity style. It is Skill to get it there online.<br />
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True , it's better to get a Birdie , but have you ever Called a Ace ? I have twice for the Video cameras.<br />
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For anyone who gets a Hole in One , it still is a Blast when others hand you $ 5.00 a piece or more while watching the disc stay in the basket.<br />
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I don't think a Ace is a bad shot , it just so happens the basket stopped the Disc from going long.<br />
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You were trying to get it close anyways........................RIGHT !!!!